Submersible Audio Amplifier
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Publication Date
- 2019-05-16
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Abstract
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application makes reference to U.S. Prov. Pat. No. 62 / 585,748 filed Nov. 14, 2017 and incorporated in its entirety by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to an audio amplifier that is constructed to allow its mounting and use underwater. The invention has a water impervious case and has waterproof electrical contacts for power, audio, and control.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Recreational vehicles have been equipped with audio equipment for decades. Speakers, receivers, amplifiers, and audio control devices are well known on such vehicles. As these vehicles have been adapted for use in wetter environments, present audio equipment has been impacted by water and water-borne contaminants.
[0004] But unknown in art are speakers, receivers, amplifiers, and audio control devices that are impervious to water infusion, i.e. are waterproof. Primarily, this is due to the difficulty waterproofing the electrical ...
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[0018]Turning now to FIGS. 1 through 5, one embodiment of the present invention presents molded waterproof amplifier box 100 comprising housing 101. Housing 101 is made of water impervious materials such as aluminum, plastic, or composite materials. Due to its superior heat conduction, aluminum is preferred. Housing 101 has numerous fins or ridges to increase its surface area. Housing 101 has metal bracket 112 securing the power cable and, for example, crossover connector 113. The other end of housing 101 has metal bracket 110 securing the speaker output connector and metal bracket 111 securing the input connector. Bottom 102 is also made of water impervious materials such as aluminum, plastic, or composite materials. As before, due to its superior heat conduction, aluminum is preferred. Bottom 102 is affixed to housing 101 by means of a multiplicity of screws 103. At least one flange is present on the bottom edge of housing 101. Machined or otherwise formed through this flange are ...